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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,675.54, 17,483.85 and 6,730.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,675.54, 17,483.85 and 6,730.49 is: 10,078.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,675.54 : 17,483.85 = 6,730.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,675.54/17,483.85 = 6,730.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,675.54x = 17,483.85 × 6,730.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,675.54x = 117,674,921.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,674,921.30/11,675.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,078.75

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